Comparison

Five vs Numbers Up

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Five

A numerical board game where players place number tiles to form sequences that add up to multiples of five. Compete against friends or AI in this strategic puzzle game with bonus squares for higher scores.

Highlights
  • Numerical tile placement
  • Sequences sum to multiples of five
  • Single player vs. AI
  • Online multiplayer
  • Touch and drag controls
  • Hint system
Features
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Five-O puts a numerical twist on the classic crossword board game! Instead of letters, you place number tiles, forming sequences that must add up to multiples of five, with no more than five tiles per sequence. Think strategically, maximize your bonuses, and outscore your opponent! Features: Easy to learn rules Single player mode with challenging computer opponents Online Multiplayer! Play with your friends or let Game Center find you a match Simple controls, just touch and drag the tiles to the board  Hints for when you get stuck How to play: Players take turns placing intersecting sequences of numbers on the board which sum to multiples of five. For example, 7-3-8-7 would be a valid sequence because it adds up to 25. The sequence 3-9-5 is not valid because it adds up to 17 which is not a multiple of five. On each turn, players may play tiles in one straight line sequence, horizontally or vertically. The first sequence must be played on the center square, and all sequences after that must intersect with tiles already in play. The score for each play is the sum of all the number tiles in sequences completed on that turn. Colored bonus squares award extra points and multipliers. At the end of each turn, players draw new tiles to replace the ones played. The game ends when a player plays all of their remaining tiles and there are no more tiles left to draw.

About

Numbers Up

A fast-paced casual dice game where players strategically choose pairs to move numbers up a board for points. Manage discard rows carefully to avoid ending the game prematurely. Offers offline play and Game Center integration.

Highlights
  • Strategic dice pair selection
  • Number movement for points
  • Discard row management
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Resume at any time
  • In-game tutor
  • Game Center integration
Features
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- Numbers Up is a quick casual game that is fun and challenging. Each turn rolls 5 dice from which you choose 2 pairs to play and 1 to discard. But choose your 2 pairs carefully! The sum of each pair selects a Number to move. Each Number will first lose points when moved off the starting row. Then try to keep moving your Numbers Up the board to gain points. - Keep an eye on your Discard Rows because they will lose a position when you discard the remaining die after choosing your 2 pairs. When a Discard takes the last position available in that row, the game is over - whether your score is positive (a win) or negative (a loss). - Track your progress on each of your personal devices separately or compete with your family and friends on Game Center. - Numbers Up offers an exciting blend of skill and luck with fast-paced play you can stop and resume at any time. Use the in-game tutor to learn more details of how to play. Thanks for playing! Your friends at Island Moon Studios - Love our app? ... Please rate us on the App Store - As a small independent developer, every rating and review matters. Thanks! - Have a question or suggestion? ... Post it in an App Store review. You can also reach us on Twitter @island_moon or email: support@islandmoonstudios.com

Screenshots

Five4 screens
Numbers Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Numbers Up at 4.7 against Five's 4.5. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Numbers Up holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 35 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 86% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Five ships an update every 4 months, Numbers Up every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Five versus Numbers Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiveNumbers Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (71 ratings)4.7 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71 — better35
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCurt SteinIMS

Customer experience

Five

All ratings70 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.4%

Numbers Up

All ratings35 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Five

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Game no longer works
  • App doesn't respond to touch
  • Doesn't add or multiply correctly
  • Ad crashes and app restarts
  • Doesn't connect to games on multiple devices
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  • Errors when finishing turns
  • Slow to load and connect to Gamecenter
  • Free and deluxe versions crash
  • Unable to open started games
  • Unable to create new matches
  • Shows red alert dot when no games are in queue
  • Game Centre not cooperating for invites
  • Bug with notice on icon

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add messaging feature
  • Improve difficulty balance
  • Add forfeit rules for inactive players
  • Allow communication with other players
  • Option to turn off add/multiplier squares
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  • Improve invite functionality
  • Make a version divisible by tens

Numbers Up

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Five

No in-app purchases

None

Numbers Up

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Five free?
Five is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Numbers Up free?
Numbers Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Five or Numbers Up?
Numbers Up is rated higher. Five averages 4.5 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Numbers Up averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.
Do Five or Numbers Up have ads?
Both Five and Numbers Up show ads.
Which is updated more often, Five or Numbers Up?
Five ships an update every 4 months, and Numbers Up every 3 months. Most recently, Five was updated on October 22, 2026 and Numbers Up on October 7, 2026.

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